Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Japan
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
sasanqua
In German
Süße Kirsche
sasanqua
In French
Cerise sucrée
sasanqua
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
sasanqua
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Sasankya
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Sasankya
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua
Care of Sweet Cherry and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.